Podcast
Episode 490 – Carrying Your Gun in a Ready Condition
We’re going to talk about carrying our guns in a ready condition and what that means. And what lessons have we learned since we tackled the subject all those years ago? Tune in!
Read MoreEpisode 489 – Training During the Ammo Crisis
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss training strategies and ideas for how to still build skill and maintain it during the current ammunition drought. You will come away with tips, tricks, and drills to maximize your training efficiency. Tune in!
Read MoreEpisode 488: One Common Thing Overlooked in a Gunfight
Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about the one thing that is overlooked by self-defenders involved in violent altercations. How to prevent that mistake
Read MoreEpisode 487: News and Gear Reviews – Taurus G3 Optics Ready Pistol
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the latest industry news stories including one with featuring some interesting gun industry statistics for the year 2020. Also, we’ll talk about the release of three new pistol options–all optics ready–from Walther, Springfield Armory, and Taurus. Plus we’ll share our latest gear reviews.
Read MoreEpisode 486: Reload Micro Drills
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the latest Shooter Ready Challenge as found at https://www.ShooterReadyChallenge.com. This time around we talk about reloads, how to practice them, and how to break them up into micro drills to maximize your performance growth! Tune in!
Read MoreEpisode 485: JUSTIFIED SAVES – 12-year-old Boy Saves His Grandma
Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster bring to you the latest JUSTIFIED SAVE stories from around the nation, incidents where regular people like you and me successfully save themselves and/or others through the use of deadly force. And we also share some stories where things didn’t go quite right with many lessons for us to learn. Tune in!
Read MoreEpisode 484: Less Lethal Options with Chuck Haggard
Today, Riley Bowman sits down with “Legendary Lawman” Chuck Haggard to discuss less lethal options for every defensive-minded man and woman to consider. We will likely also talk about managing unknown contacts as well, time permitting. These are some topics Chuck will be teaching about at the 2021 Guardian Conference in Oklahoma City. We hope to see you there!
Read MoreEpisode 483: Permitless Carry and Bank of America
Jacob and Matthew discuss recent legislative updates and industry happenings. 2 States enact new permitless carry laws. Arizona, Arkansas, Vermont, Indiana, & New York are working on new Gun Laws.
Read MoreEpisode 482: Choosing the Right Home Defense Firearm for YOU
Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the topic of how to evaluate and ultimately select the right home defense firearm. There are many factors to consider, and we’ll discuss what those factors are and where the choice of firearm comes into play. Tune in!
Read MoreEpisode 481: Primary and Secondary – Matt Landfair
Riley Bowman brings on Matt Landfair from Primary & Secondary, LLC to talk about vetting your information and your training. Matt is an experienced law enforcement officer and has spent the better part of the last decade building a network of professionals from all backgrounds–military, law enforcement, and competition–to bring together the best minds and experience focused on providing the best information and training. Tune in!
Read MoreEpisode 480: When is it Best to Walk Away?
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen go back to our roots and break down a simple topic about different handgun trigger types and what’s relevant for gun carriers to know about them. Tune in!
Read MoreEpisode 479: News and Gear Reviews – AR-15’s for Defense Against Bears?
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen bring to you the latest industry news stories including one particularly interesting one about the viability of AR-style semi-automatic rifles being used for defense against bears. Plus we’ll share our latest gear reviews. Tune in!
Read MoreEpisode 478: JUSTIFIED SAVES – Even Rural America Can Be Violent
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen go back to our roots and break down a simple topic about different handgun trigger types and what’s relevant for gun carriers to know about them. Tune in!
Read MoreEpisode 477: EDC Mindset with Matt Little – Greybeard Actual
Today, Riley Bowman brings back Matt Little from Greybeard Actual for another episode where we’re going to discuss the concepts of everyday carry (EDC), the proper mindset of someone that carries a gun for defense, and preparing ourselves for what could be the worst day of our lives.
Read MoreEpisode 476: 4 Trigger Types and Choosing the Right One For YOU
Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen go back to our roots and break down a simple topic about different handgun trigger types and what’s relevant for gun carriers to know about them. Tune in!
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